Analysis

August 22, 2023

What’s hot — and what’s not — for Europe’s Gen Z VCs?

The sectors that the next generation of investors have their eyes on — and the topics that have fallen out of favour

Sadia Nowshin

3 min read

Gen Z has begun to make its mark on Europe’s VC scene, sourcing startups and working on deals at some of the ecosystem’s most active firms. Best known until now as the generation to drive the newest viral TikTok trends and kill off skinny jeans, they’re also flexing their muscles as future unicorn pickers — so, which sectors are they interested in right now? 

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Sadia Nowshin

Sadia Nowshin was a reporter at Sifted covering foodtech, biotech and startup life. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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